Design Engineer

MTrec Ltd Technical; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in Northumberland is seeking a Design Engineer to develop innovative engineering solutions and manage key projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 3-4 years of experience, and be proficient in CAD for creating 3D models and 2D drawings. The role also involves collaborating with production and sales teams, ensuring that projects meet customer requirements and adhere to health and safety standards.

Benefits

Company bonus structure

Free On-site Parking

Company Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of engineering experience in design and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CAD for 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for customer engineers.
• Generate engineering solutions using CAD.
• Manage projects and oversee prototype builds.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for manufacture.
• Provide technical support to the Sales Department.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Numeracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Ansys or similar software

Job description

Rewards and Benefits

• Full time and Permanent contract from day 1!
• Immediate Starts Available.
• Company bonus structure
• Working with blue chip organisations/clients.
• Free On-site Parking.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Holiday entitlement + Stats.

About the Opportunity

MTrec Technical are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading precision engineering and manufacturing organisation, seeking a Design Engineer to join their growing team in the heart of Northumberland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced engineers with a passion for niche engineering solutions to develop innovative engineering solutions, manage projects, and act as a key technical interface between customers, internal engineering teams, and manufacturing functions within a cutting edge, and collaborative engineering environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer engineers throughout their journey with the business.
• Generate engineering solutions to customer requirements, using CAD to create 3D models and 2D drawings, potentially with the benefits of CFD analysis.
• Manage allocated projects, including raising purchase orders for materials and equipment, and overseeing prototype builds and testing.
• Collaborate with Production and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure a smooth transition into manufacture, ensuring processes meet customer requirements.
• Support the Sales Department by providing technical expertise when required.
• Maintain and archive all customer-related information in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Work in compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensure 5S housekeeping standards are maintained in areas under your control.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is essential.
• Up to 3 to 4 years engineering experience in a design, development and manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with the use of CAD to generate 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Experience of Ansys or similar software would be an advantage.
• Highly numerate and computer literate.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD design in machined components or assemblies.
• Whilst not essential, knowledge of thermodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics would be useful.
• Basic knowledge of electrical aspects of engineering.